Found in a dark corner of the cellar. Figured no time better than the present, and maybe a couple years ago to drink it, so Tuesday night here we go:
It's translucent ruby in color. On the nose there's pepper, roasted meat, mushroom, asphalt, licorice, and green herbal notes all around a core of ripe but not too ripe fruit. Round, yet structured with the tannins for the most part receding to the background. This has lovely balance, a bit on the plump side, but with enough savory and meaty notes to keep it interesting. I like this wine quite a bit. On the back side of peak, but still very enjoyable. 90pts
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I popped this bottle and quickly took a taste and it was outstanding! with characteristics resembling a mid-level CdP with similar age...cured meats, rich cherries, nice grip...I was really excited. However, when I returned to the bottle 90 min later, everything was gone. It as like I was drinking the same wine, but my nose was plugged up.. Over the next three hours, nice things tried to emerge, but it never approached that immediate pour..
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3/17/2022 - Pinotfanbg Likes this wine: 88 Points
Cellar find that never made it into my CT inventory. Nice GSM blend that is still drinking well with good storage.
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10/18/2016 - cct wrote: 90 Points
Found in a dark corner of the cellar. Figured no time better than the present, and maybe a couple years ago to drink it, so Tuesday night here we go:
It's translucent ruby in color. On the nose there's pepper, roasted meat, mushroom, asphalt, licorice, and green herbal notes all around a core of ripe but not too ripe fruit. Round, yet structured with the tannins for the most part receding to the background. This has lovely balance, a bit on the plump side, but with enough savory and meaty notes to keep it interesting. I like this wine quite a bit. On the back side of peak, but still very enjoyable. 90pts
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3/21/2013 - nigelb wrote: 88 Points
Rich and full but too extracted. After long aeration it improved but still not sure about it.
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7/27/2012 - burcusabrews wrote: 88 Points
I popped this bottle and quickly took a taste and it was outstanding! with characteristics resembling a mid-level CdP with similar age...cured meats, rich cherries, nice grip...I was really excited. However, when I returned to the bottle 90 min later, everything was gone. It as like I was drinking the same wine, but my nose was plugged up.. Over the next three hours, nice things tried to emerge, but it never approached that immediate pour..
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4/28/2012 - DoubleMagnum wrote: 87 Points
Interesting. This can pass for Spanish or French mourvedre. Some heat is prominent. It can be the temperature it was served at.
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